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...Coates has been, for nearly a year, director of the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra, affiliated with the Eastman School of Music. In dedicating his suite to George Eastman, Mr. Coates was doubtless conscious of something more than personal tribute. He was, in fact, paying tribute to the rising tide of music throughout...
...most recent composition of Albert Coates, onetime conductor of the Imperial Opera of Petrograd and of grand opera at Covent Garden, London, is entitled Suite after the Style of the Old Masters. It has been dedicated to George Eastman of Rochester?a gesture speaking volumes...
Some five years ago when he was planning to make a gift of money for musical instruments for the use of the public schools in Rochester, Mr. Eastman said: "I used to think that music was like lace upon a garment, nice to have but not necessary. I have come to believe that music is absolutely esisential to our community life...
...years ago the Eastman School of Music, famed adjunct of Rochester University, was formally opened. The building, equipment and endowment came to about $5,000,000. The structure comprises a five-story school and an auditorium known as the Eastman Theatre. Over the theatre is the inscription : FOR THE ENRICHMENT OF COMMUNITY LIFE...
...casual visitor the Eastman Theatre might appear to be merely a cinema house de luxe. For on six days each week it is crowded with movie fans. That was Mr. Eastman's idea? that those who came to look at the pictures might stay to listen to the orchestra...